Kazuko Yokoyama
Nov 18, 2020
A private service for the late Kazuko Yokoyama, 90-year-old, California born, resident of San Gabriel, who passed away on November 18, 2020 was held on Friday, December 11 at Fukui Mortuary 707 E. Temple St. in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank Yokoyama and sister, Nakako Tomita; she is survived by her sons, Dan (Linda)...
Junko Ruth "Ruthie" Kitagawa
Nov 16, 2020
Junko Ruth (Ruthie) Kitagawa, 83, resident of Alhambra passed away November 16.
Ruthie is predeceased by her sister, Teruko Lois and brother-in-law, Elman Padilla and is survived by stepmother, Eiko; brother, David (Kathleen) Kitagawa; sister, Cathy Kitagawa-Yamasaki; nephews, Wesley and Bryce Kitagawa, Kyle and Ryan Yamasaki; and many other relatives and friends.
Ruthie will be...
Randall "Randy" Nobu Herrst
Nov 14, 2020
Randall "Randy" Nobu Herrst, a long-time resident of Torrance, passed away suddenly on November 14, 2020 at the age of 69. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he lived in California for more than sixty years. Randy was a graduate of North Torrance High School and the University of West Los Angeles Law School. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed camping, hiking,...
Shogo Kanamori
Nov 12, 2020
KANAMORI, SHOGO 91, Oxnard born Nisei and a resident of Oxnard, passed away peacefully at his home on November 12, 2020. Services will be held at a later date.
Predeceased by his wife Mae Sumie, he is survived by his children, sons, Dr. Glenn (Pat) of Orlando, Gene (Vickie) of Cerritos,...
Yasuko Hattori
Nov 12, 2020
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Irene Michiko Yamamoto
Nov 11, 2020
Irene Michiko Yamamoto
Irene Michiko Yamamoto, born Feb. 19, 1937, passed away on Nov. 11, 2020. She was 83 years old.
Irene was born in Los Angeles, the second of four children to Grace Sakiyo (Kaguni) Yamamoto and Lawrence Mineo Yamamoto. During World War II, she was...
Kay Hiroshi Kajikawa
Nov 11, 2020
In the early hours on Veterans Day, Kay H. Kajikawa passed away peacefully at home.
In 2009, his only son, Chris Yoshio passed away followed by the passing of his wife, Judith Ann in 2017.
Kay's health began to decline in the years to follow.
Survived...
Lorna Ozawa
Nov 10, 2020
Lorna Ozawa, 77 years old, born on Nov. 13, 1942 in California, resident of Lakewood, passed away on Nov. 10 at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center.
She is survived by her daughter, Stephani (Tony) Ozawa of New Zealand: son, Walter Ozawa of California: brother, Stephen (Jean) Lee: grandsons, Nathan and Zac White of New Zealand.
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Bob Nakamura
Nov 6, 2020
Bob Nakamura (Robert George Nakamura) was born on June 5, 1933 in Arroyo Grande to Heigo and Eju Nakamura, and passed Nov 6, 2020 in Los Angeles at 87 years of age. Part of a large family, Bob grew up farming in the Coastal Central California Valley and was interned at Poston Internment Camp. He joined...
Junko June Wada
Nov 5, 2020
Junko June Wada, 73 years old, born on June 3, 1947 in Los Angeles, CA, resident of Chatsworth, passed away on November 5.
June is survived by her brothers Haruo (Terri) Wada and Sakaye (Kimi) Wada; sisters, Fumi Sato, Teruko Hayashi and Shiori Katsuki; in-laws, Pauline Wada, Carmen Wada and Mino Takaki.
She is loved...
Shigemi Naito
Nov 5, 2020
A private outdoor funeral service for the late Shigemi Naito, 102-year-old, California-born, resident of Los Angeles who passed away on November 5, 2020, was held on Monday, November 23 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Fujiye Naito; he is survived by his children, Sumie (Albert) Louie and Jerry (Paula) Naito;...
Tsuneo "Tom" Nakamura
Nov 3, 2020
TSUNEO "TOM" NAKAMURA, 92, Heber, CA born Nisei, resident of Long Beach passed away peacefully on November 3, 2020.
He is survived by his loving family: daughters, Emily (Paul) Stovner and Evelyn (Calin) Duma; grandsons, Kyle, Justin (Fiance Angelica) Stovner, John Duma; sister, Reiko Ohashi of Japan; also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives.
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Jack Chiaki Fukuda
Nov 1, 2020
Jack Chiaki Fukuda, 93-year-old, Washington-born, resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully at Senior Manor Care Home on November 01, 2020. Jack is predeceased by his beloved wife Yoshiko Fukuda; He is survived by her loving family: daughter, Shelley Chiharu (Fabio) Echeverri; grandchildren, Evan Masao Fukuda- Echeverri and Nicole Sayuri Echeverri ; sister, Aiko Harada; also survived by many...
James Hachiro Tagawa
Nov 1, 2020
James Hachiro Tagawa, 87-year-old, Bell born resident of Los Angeles, passed away on November 1, 2020 at his residence.
He is survived by his ex-wife, Sumie Tento Tagawa; his daughters, Linda (Stephen) Sueyoshi and Susan Vasquez; six grandchildren, Allison, Raquel, Nina, Angela, Allyssa, and Jessica; great grandson Anthony; brother George (Hatsue) Tagawa; nephew, Koji (Fujie) Terasawa; and...
Hideo Arthur Matsunaga
Oct 31, 2020
Hideo Arthur Matsunaga passed away peacefully in Los Angeles, California on October 31, 2020, at the age of 96, after contracting the COVID-19 virus.
Born on May 18, 1924 in Sanger, California, he was the third of four sons of Gunda and Sueno Matsunaga. He graduated from the USC School of Architecture in 1953 and went to...
Setsuko Kamei Muto
Oct 31, 2020
Setsuko Kamei Muto, 87, a resident of Culver City for over 45 years, peacefully passed away on October 31, 2020. Preceded in passing, by her husband Roy, she is survived by her children, Elaine (Frank Morizawa), David (Sherry Oshimo), and Steven. She is also survived by 9 siblings, 2 sisters-in-law, and numerous nephews and nieces. Setsuko worked for the...
Shizuka Oki
Oct 31, 2020
A private graveside service for the late Shizuka Oki, an 89-year-old, Glendale, California-born, resident of Seal beach who passed away on October 31, 2020, were held on Tuesday, November 24 at Evergreen Cemetery in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Nobuo Oki; she is survived by her children, Denise Oki, Debbie (Henry) Rodriguez and Derick Oki;...
Fumiko Watanabe
Oct 29, 2020
Fumiko Watanabe, 93-year-old, Seoul, Korea born, resident of Anaheim Hills, passed away on October 29, 2020, of respiratory failure unrelated to COVID-19. Due to Covid-19, no services will be held.
She is predeceased by husband Fumio and survived by her children, Walter (Diane) Watanabe and Faye Watanabe; grandchildren, Nathan (Grace) Watanabe and Marisa (Daniel) Lee; and great-grandchildren...
Sue Tsuruko Hirai
Oct 29, 2020
Sue Tsuruko Hirai, 94-year-old, Colorado-born, resident of La Mirada passed away peacefully on October 29 th . She was preceded by her loving husband, Bob Kiyoshi Hirai; She is survived by her loving family, daughter, Cynthia Allison; son, Kirk Hirai; granddaughter, Kelli; great-granddaughter, Lexi, Taylor; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The funeral service...
Gladys Haruno Toguchi
Oct 27, 2020
Gladys Toguchi, 79, a Fountain Valley resident passed away on October 27, 2020.
Gladys' passions included going to Las Vegas, reading and watching sports. She was an avid fan of the Angels and Lakers but her true joy came from watching her grandchildren participate in track, basketball, football and dance.
Gladys is survived by her...